HR MANAGER - Canada

Position Overview

The HR Manager is responsible to partner with the HR Functional lead and the operations business leaders within Canada to identify needs and determine effective Human Resources strategies, programs, and services to address them.

The HR Manager will be responsible for all Human Resource related matters within Canada including recruitment, compensation practices, benefits, employee relations, succession planning/development, training and compliance to applicable laws and regulations.

This position will be based in our Toronto Office and reports directly to the Global HR Director with dotted line to the General Manager.

Current Scope:

• Ontario - 9 stores (GTA, Ottawa, London)
  
• Quebec - 2 Stores (Montreal, Quebec City)

Main Accountabilities:

Consultation/Partnership: Consults with business leaders to identify needs, analyze metrics, and adjusts strategy in support of business objectives. Collaborates in the implementation of human resources tactics and programs.

Staffing: Partners with the business leaders in the design, development, and execution of staffing strategies that ensure the attraction and selection of high potential talent and achieve appropriate staffing levels.

Talent Planning & Development: Facilitates succession/bench planning sessions to identify future bench, gaps in talent base, and at-risk performers. Collaborates with business leaders on employee development needs and bench planning decisions. Assists leaders with development plans for key talent to improve readiness levels and further career progression.

Positive Employee Relations/Retention: Consults with business leaders to foster and promote store environments consistent with company culture & values. Provides investigation and consultation support to business leaders addressing Health and Safety concerns, employee relations, employee conduct, and performance issues, including the application of company policies and employment laws. Manages the investigation process for employment-related claims. Ensure compliance with local and country employment laws and regulations.

Employee Advocacy: Serves as an advocate on behalf of employees . Solicits and listens to employees’ concerns and takes an active role in resolving problems. Provides information about benefits, compensation, training and other Human Resources programs and services.

Key Initiative Execution: Analyzes Human Resources program activity/effectiveness, conducts additional research and analysis as needed, and prepares reports and makes presentations. Facilitates delivery of HR program content and training within territory and broader audiences, as appropriate.

Education, Skills, Knowledge

• Post-secondary Degree/Diploma in Human Resources, Business Admin or related field
• 5+ years of Human Resource generalist experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferably in a global, retail /or diverse multi-unit workforce (hourly, salaried)
• Must be fluent in English (oral and written), French would be an asset
• In-depth knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Knowledge of country- specific laws, requirements, claims, audits
• Knowledge and experience working with HR systems and databases and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to architect short- and long-term strategies that are aligned with business objectives
• Exceptional communication, consulting, and leadership capabilities
• Self-motivated and results driven
• Skilled at building relationships and working effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability and agility to work in a global, multicultural, fast- paced ‘start -up’ environment
• Responsible, proactive and displays high energy and enthusiasm
• Highly skilled at prioritizing and determining ‘scalable’ solutions to provide excellent service/support to internal and external business partners

All candidates must successfully complete a thorough background investigation prior to receiving any final offer of employment from Retailors Sports Inc. The official Nike Stores operator in Canada.

We thank all applicants for your interest in this position however, only those candidates that meet our qualifications will be contacted for an interview.

Retailor Sports Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants’ needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

To keep our employees safe, we have implemented all health and safety procedures in accordance with the Ministry of Labor and Public Health guidelines and requirements.